Careers
We love what we do! We’re on a journey to make international trade fair for everyone – and we’d love you to bring in your expertise!
FLOCERT is a business with a difference. We’re a social enterprise, which means all of our money is invested back into social and environmental change. We are highly values-driven – and our values are the key to our success. When you join us, you can be sure that you’ll never have to move your ethics down your agenda.
Legal Counsel (m/f/div)
Introduction & Description
FLOCERT is a leading global assurance provider. Besides providing sole certification to Fairtrade, FLOCERT offers certification and verification as well as customised sustainability to support companies in their ethical business transformation.
With seven international offices conducting business in around 120 countries, FLOCERT specialises in combining global reach with local expertise for its over 6,000 customers. FLOCERT remains mission-driven and dedicated to working with all types of organisations, from small-scale producers to internationally recognised brands, to promote fairness in global trade.
As a People and Planet First verified organisation, FLOCERT is proud to be recognised as an enterprise prioritising social and environmental goals.
Visit flocert.net for more information.
We are looking for a Legal Counsel as a generalist, who combines legal expertise with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset. In this role, you will work across different departments, provide hands-on advice in particular on corporate, commercial, civil and contract law, and ensure that FLOCERT operates within a secure and compliant legal framework.
You will help colleagues navigate complex legal topics, contribute to governance processes, and act as a trusted partner in drafting, commenting and negotiating contracts as well as decision-making. You will be part of an international and diverse environment where cooperation, responsibility and respect matter in practice.
If you are eager to use your legal skills in a context where integrity and social responsibility guide our work, this role offers you the chance to grow professionally while making a meaningful contribution.
- Job Share: Full-time (38.5 hours per week)
- Location: FLOCERT GmbH Headquarter Bonn, Germany
- Salary: The salary and benefit package depend upon qualifications and experience; according to collective agreement, category VIa (manager level)
- Start date: as soon as possible
Your responsibilities
- Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial and data protection law
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with internal and external stakeholders
- Support governance processes and contribute to company-level decision-making
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions
- Ensure effective risk and contract management
- Coordinate with external legal advisors
- Support the development of compliance and data protection frameworks
- Share knowledge and provide training on legal matters within FLOCERT
Your qualifications, experience and skills
- Fully qualified German lawyer (Volljurist*in; First and Second State Examination), admitted to the bar
- Fluent in German and English, both oral and written
- Solid knowledge of data protection law (GDPR)
- Excellent communication skills and intercultural competence
- Ability to manage workload independently, prioritise effectively, and deliver under pressure
- Strong service orientation combined with motivation for Fairtrade
- Experience as in-house legal counsel, ideally within an international environment
- Additional language skills (e.g. French, Spanish) are considered an advantage
- Understanding of compliance and risk assessment
- Familiarity with the regulatory environment of certification standards
What we offer
- International work environment
- Company culture of dialogue and respect
- Onboarding and welcome management
- Open-minded and value-driven colleagues living our mission
- Remote work & flexible working hours
- Attractive benefit package, e.g.: holiday bonus, 13th salary, occupational pension scheme and more
- Opportunities to make a meaningful impact
- Learning and development opportunities
- Chance for motivated staff to grow
How to apply
Please kindly note that we only accept online applications and only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be further contacted and will receive notice of the outcome of the selection process.
Do you still have questions? Then give us a call or send us an email.
- Regina Jatzke
- HR Manager for Recruiting & Employer Branding
- +49 (0)228 2493-278
If none of the above positions is a right fit, send us an unsolicited job application to recruitment@flocert.net and subscribe to our jobalert.
After you apply: One step closer to joining our team
Once you have applied for one of our positions listed above, we will carefully screen your application based on the skills and experience required for the job.
If it's a great match, we will contact you to schedule a (remote) interview. As part of the interview process, we may ask you to complete an online assessment to further assess your skills.
Once all interviews are completed, and a decision has been taken, we will inform all shortlisted candidates. If you are successful, we will offer you an employment contract. Our journey together starts when the contract is signed, and we can welcome you to FLOCERT to start your onboarding process.
FLOCERT is an organisation I'd be proud to retire from—though I'm not planning on that anytime soon! The vibrant, multicultural work culture, which is both friendly and inspiring, makes every day enjoyable. The work-life balance is a standout feature, with a flexible model that lets me work partially from home – a huge advantage since I live out of state. I'm grateful to be part of such an amazing organisation and look forward to continuing my journey here.
”Jasleen Kaur
Key Account Officer
FLOCERT is a Great Place To Work
FLOCERT is one of the winners of this year's Great Place to Work® competition, "Best Workplaces in North Rhine-Westphalia 2024".
In receiving this prestigious accolade, FLOCERT reaffirms its commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture that transcends borders and resonates deeply with its global workforce.
Watch Christian Jambor, Head of Human Resources at FLOCERT, explain why this certification is important to our organisation.
Your best career move yet
With headquarters in Germany and regional offices in Costa Rica, England, India, South Africa and the United States, there are plenty of opportunities to expand your horizons. Our team is full of cultural diversity and creativity, and we respect and learn from each other's ways of working – but when it comes down to it, we all share the same ethical principles and values.
At FLOCERT, we value attitude just as highly as formal qualifications. Every individual in our team has an entrepreneurial spirit and is proud to own their role. A shared eagerness to learn and develop means that our organisation is always alive with fresh ideas and enthusiasm. Innovation plays a key role in FLOCERT's success in a dynamic environment.
Be the future of Fairtrade
As ethical awareness grows across the world, so does Fairtrade. In conjunction with the German dual vocational training system Berufsausbildung, we're proud to welcome the upcoming generation into this extraordinary sector. Our apprenticeships are designed to give the freshest talent in our sector a well-rounded introduction to Fairtrade.
To make sure we're always doing the best by our team, we partner with prestigious institutions such as Great Place To Work and berufundfamilie.
